Target Gives Fitbits to All Employees

Target Gives Fitbits to All Employees

Target is a worldwide corporation with nearly 1,800 stores in the U.S. and 347,000 employees worldwide. And the company is getting Fitbit activity trackers for all of their employees. Yes, Target is getting more than a third of a million trackers and giving them to...
Injury Prevention in Sports with Wearables

Injury Prevention in Sports with Wearables

Injury prevention is of utmost importance irrespective of the sport. Every major sports organization – NBA, NFL, NHL – work towards safety of players. Wearable devices, as they get customized for various purposes, have found their way into all major professional...
Walk-Up Check-Up for Mental Problems

Walk-Up Check-Up for Mental Problems

College can be stressful for students. It can be their first time away from home, living on their own. Academic demands are often much greater than what they experienced in high school. And they are often in a much larger pond than they’ve ever been in before....
Smart Pill System Applies for FDA Approval

Smart Pill System Applies for FDA Approval

One of the biggest challenges for physicians and healthcare workers is patient adherence to treatment programs. This can be especially critical for conditions that require that medications be taken on a precise schedule. According to the World Health Organization, as...
Diabetes Management With Wearables and Cloud-based App

Diabetes Management With Wearables and Cloud-based App

Diabetes management is a major concern worldwide. According to International Diabetes Federation, 387 million people had diabetes in 2014; by 2035 this will rise to 592 million. This disease is costs a lot in terms of suffering and health management costs. People...